The Most Useful Basic English & Simple English Sentences Part 20

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9501	There! She comes!
9502	Look at those flowers trembling in the breeze.
9503	A gentle wind made ripples on the surface of the pond.
9504	If he comes at all, it will be surprising.
9505	Most accidents, after all, happen around the corner, not in the rainforest.
9506	Do you have any soft drinks?
9507	We would like to buy a sofa.
9508	It took a lot of effort to carry the sofa upstairs.
9509	It’s on the sofa.
9510	The woman who is sitting on the sofa is my grandmother.
9511	May I lie on the sofa?
9512	The clever doctor could cure many illnesses.
9513	The clever doctor was able to cure the Prime Minister’s illness.
9514	I couldn’t help laughing when I heard that story.
9515	The story reminded me of my father.
9516	The story left him unmoved.
9517	Tell us the story from beginning to end.
9518	A friend told me that story.
9519	The story sounds true.
9520	The story was true.
9521	The story was so complicated that I couldn’t follow it.
9522	I have heard the story.
9523	The story was very interesting.
9524	The story had a happy ending.
9525	The story reminds me of an experience I had long ago.
9526	The story was in all daily newspapers.
9527	The story goes back to the sixteenth century.
9528	Both stories are true.
9529	The story cannot be true.
9530	I don’t know whether the story is true or not.
9531	The article deserves careful study.
9532	Publication of the article was timed to coincide with the professor’s birthday.
9533	The old woman fell and could not get up.
9534	The old lady climbed the stairs with difficulty.
9535	The old couple had no children.
9536	The old woman lends money at the rate of three percent.
9537	The old man is the epitome of kindness.
9538	The old man gave her a small doll.
9539	The old man fell down on the ground.
9540	The old man was accompanied by his grandchild.
9541	The old man died last week.
9542	The old man lost the will to live.
9543	Did the old man get lost in the forest?
9544	The old man sometimes talks to himself.
9545	The old man asked me the time.
9546	The old man spoke to me in French.
9547	The old man freed the little fox from the trap.
9548	That old man is, so to speak, a walking dictionary.
9549	The old man sat down.
9550	The old man looked wise.
9551	The old man has enough money.
9552	The old man was sitting there, with crossed legs.
9553	The old man is hard to please.
9554	The old man said something.
9555	The old man lives by himself.
9556	The old man predicted our success.
9557	The old man stopped suddenly and looked back.
9558	The old man was loved by everyone.
9559	The old man tends to exaggerate.
9560	The old man is wise and knows many things about life.
9561	The old man is above ninety.
9562	The old man sat in the chair with his eyes closed.
9563	The old man got in her way.
9564	The old doctor gave individual attention to each patient.
9565	The train arrived on schedule.
9566	The train arrived on time.
9567	The train will arrive at the station before noon.
9568	The train arrived safely at the station a few minutes ago.
9569	The train was crowded with high school students.
9570	The train gained speed.
9571	The train is always on time.
9572	The train was ten minutes behind time.
9573	I hurried so as not to miss the train.
9574	You will miss the train.
9575	Bring the frozen fish here.
9576	The apple is not yet ripe.
9577	Please show me the green shirt.
9578	The hunter aimed at the bird, but missed.
9579	There are signs of growing tensions between the two countries.
9580	The two countries do not have diplomatic relations.
9581	Who planned that trip?
9582	The trip will take at least five days.
9583	The trip will take at least a week.
9584	The trip cost me a lot.
9585	The trip calls for a lot of money.
9586	Whether we will go on the trip depends on the weather.
9587	The candidate was disappointed at the outcome of the election.
9588	The theory is too abstract for me.
9589	The storm did great damage to her property.
9590	The next day John was there again with two of his disciples.
9591	The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee.
9592	Do not give in to those demands.
9593	The leaves turn red in the fall.
9594	Can the matter wait till tomorrow?
9595	Such a thing occurs frequently.
9596	We may not be able to afford it.
9597	The prophecy came to pass.
9598	We had a very good time at the dinner.
9599	It took ten years to build the amusement park.
9600	There were a lot of people who came to ask for the famous actress.
9601	The brave captain saved his ship.
9602	The brave knight steps forward and kisses the lady on the hand.
9603	Put that medicine out of the baby’s reach.
9604	The medicine decreased his pain.
9605	We haven’t tried the drug out on humans yet.
9606	The medicine worked marvels.
9607	That medicine worked well for me.
9608	The medicine had an immediate effect.
9609	Does the medicine act quickly?
9610	The effect of the medicine was amazing.
9611	The medicine saved her life.
9612	The medicine gave instant relief.
9613	The medicine hastened the process of growth.
9614	The arrow fell wide of the mark.
9615	The spectators at the baseball match cheered their team on.
9616	Who is the manager of that baseball team?
9617	It was cloudy that night.
9618	The night was very still.
9619	The night was so chilly that when I returned I was almost frozen.
9620	The night was so cold.
9621	She had gone to the concert that evening.
9622	The gate was too narrow for the truck.
9623	Let’s talk over the matter.
9624	Let’s look at the problem from a different point of view.
9625	That problem was accepted.
9626	Please bring the matter forward at the next meeting.
9627	I solved the problem easily.
9628	It was easy for him to solve the problem.
9629	The problem is difficult to solve.
9630	It is easy for me to solve the problem.
9631	Tell me how to solve the problem.
9632	We shouldn’t leave the matter unsettled.
9633	The problem remains unsolved.
9634	The problem is too difficult to solve.
9635	The problem puzzled the public.
9636	We won’t take up the problem.
9637	The problem is outside my field.
9638	The problem began to assume an international character.
9639	The problem is far from easy.
9640	The problem exacted a great effort to solve it.
9641	I found the problem was easy.
9642	The problems are inherent in this system.
9643	The problems are easier than those I did yesterday.
9644	The problem will resolve itself eventually.
9645	The problem is being discussed now.
9646	We will talk over the matter later.
9647	Please tell me the answer to the question.
9648	The problem remains to be solved.
9649	A resolution to the problem was more difficult than we anticipated.
9650	There’s no one here who can deal with the problem.
9651	That gives me a headache!
9652	The question permits of only one interpretation.
9653	Let’s discuss the problem with them.
9654	The more I thought about the problem, the more difficult it seemed.
9655	Whether the problem is important or unimportant, you must solve it.
9656	If you cannot work out the problem, you had better try a different method.
9657	Don’t cut down those trees.
9658	The tree cast a long shadow.
9659	The tree was ready to fall down.
9660	The tree fell down by itself.
9661	The tree grew very tall.
9662	All the leaves on the tree turned yellow.
9663	The leaves of the tree turned yellow.
9664	It is pleasant to sleep under the tree.
9665	I cut a branch from the tree.
9666	The tree was struck by lightning.
9667	Discussing the matter further will get you nowhere.
9668	The good news brought tears to her eyes.
9669	The girl has a soft heart.
9670	The dream has come true.
9671	The dream was a mystery to me.
9672	The widow was dressed in black.
9673	The widow suffered from stomach cancer.
9674	The translation was true to the original.
9675	The translation is true to the original.
9676	Did you read the whole book?
9677	I’ll send the book by mail.
9678	I wanted to buy the book, but I found I had no more than 200 yen with me.
9679	I tried to read through the book, which I found impossible.
9680	Give me back the book after you have read it.
9681	Few people seem to have read the book.
9682	I remember reading the book.
9683	When you’re done with the book, put it back where you found it.
9684	If you have finished reading the book, return it to the library.
9685	Give the book back to me when you are done with it.
9686	Please lend me the book when you have finished reading it.
9687	I’ve finished reading the book.
9688	Didn’t you read the book?
9689	Hand me that book, please.
9690	Did you order the book?
9691	Give the book to whomever wants it.
9692	Put the book back on the shelf.
9693	Did you take the book back to the library?
9694	I remember returning the book to the library.
9695	You may take the book.
9696	Put the book back in the same place where you found it.
9697	Put the book on the desk.
9698	Read the book again and again.
9699	You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
9700	Put the book where you found it.
9701	Give me the book.
9702	Bring the book to me, not to Tom.
9703	Where did you buy that book?
9704	It was Mr Hino who translated the book from Spanish into Japanese.
9705	You’ll find both of the books interesting.
9706	I’m afraid the book is beyond the reach of his understanding.
9707	I found the book very interesting.
9708	Who was the book written by?
9709	You’ll find that book in the historical section of the library.
9710	You’ll find the book in the library.
9711	Sorry, the book is out of stock.
9712	I have already read the book.
9713	Have you done with the book?
9714	I have not read all the books.
9715	That book had a lot of pages.
9716	Where is the book?
9717	I found the book interesting.
9718	Put the book on the top shelf.
9719	It is worthwhile to read the book.
9720	The principal theme of the book is the American Revolution.
9721	You can omit the last chapter of the book.
9722	Two pages of the book stuck together.
9723	What is the title of the book?
9724	There is an abundance of pictures in the book.
9725	There was a flag at the top of the pole.
9726	The boy can’t tell a swallow from a sparrow.
9727	The law was enforced immediately.
9728	The law is still in effect.
9729	The law will be effective from the 1st of April.
9730	The law is full of ambiguities.
9731	The bill is expected to be enacted during the present session.
9732	There was much argument for and against the bill.
9733	Record the broadcast on tape.
9734	It isn’t known where the treasures were hidden.
9735	I dashed off the report.
9736	The report is not encouraging sales wise.
9737	The report turned out to be false.
9738	The mother didn’t know what to do with her son.
9739	The mother was still grieving over her child’s death.
9740	Can’t you see a stapler somewhere around there?
9741	There were scribbles all along the wall.
9742	Its surface was as flat as a mirror.
9743	The fence will be painted by Tom tomorrow.
9744	The soldier acted bravely.
9745	The soldier was wounded in the leg.
9746	The soldier was killed in action.
9747	The soldier lay injured on the ground.
9748	The soldier gave water to me.
9749	The soldiers fought valiantly, but finally they had to give in.
9750	The soldiers were exposed to the enemy’s fire.
9751	The document was distributed to all department heads.
9752	The document passed into the enemy’s hands.
9753	The document records that the war broke out in 1700.
9754	The meaning of this sentence is obscure.
9755	The sentence is free from grammatical mistakes.
9756	It is impossible to resolve the conflict.
9757	I remember hearing the story once.
9758	The story ends happily.
9759	How long is that story?
9760	The beginning of the story was interesting.
9761	When did you hear the sound?
9762	The noise awoke me from my sleep.
9763	The noise will wake the baby up.
9764	The dress is newly designed.
9765	That looks smart on you.
9766	The scenery is beautiful beyond description.
9767	The troops were retired from the front lines.
9768	Members of that tribe settled along the river.
9769	It took me three days to clean the room.
9770	Does the room have air conditioning?
9771	The room was in disorder.
9772	The room was filled with people.
9773	The room is furnished with two beds.
9774	The room is too small to play in.
9775	The room is warming up.
9776	My brother and I shared the room.
9777	The room is spacious and light.
9778	I found the room empty.
9779	The room is ready for us to move into.
9780	Nothing in the room matches with anything else.
9781	There were various objects in the room.
9782	What are the dimensions of the room?
9783	The room will be painted tomorrow.
9784	The room echoes with his voice.
9785	Entering the room, I found her playing the piano.
9786	There wasn’t anyone in the room.
9787	There was nothing but an old chair in the room.
9788	There was almost nothing in the room.
9789	There is a television in the room.
9790	The spoiled meat had a nasty smell.
9791	The woman was so surprised as to be speechless.
9792	The women were too surprised to be able to speak.
9793	He and his wife tried to work out their problems, but couldn’t.
9794	The couple named their first child Mark.
9795	The couple led a happy life.
9796	The couple spent a lot of money on furnishing their house.
9797	The real estate man told lies to the couple.
9798	The unhappy woman, drowned in tears, told her story.
9799	Fill the bottle with water.
9800	The poor old man was reduced to just a skeleton.
9801	The poor young man finally became a great artist.
9802	The dying man made an effort to say something, but could not.
9803	It’ll be two weeks before you receive the article.
9804	The sick man’s life is in danger.
9805	The effects of the illness were not serious.
9806	The hospital opened last month.
9807	The glacier moves but by inches.
9808	The ice was thick enough for me to walk on.
9809	The ice is very thick.
9810	The author doesn’t display much talent in his book.
9811	It is worth visiting that museum.
9812	Words cannot describe the beauty.
9813	The beautiful woman is kind.
9814	The beautiful scenery fascinates every traveler.
9815	The airplane is scheduled to arrive at Honolulu tomorrow morning.
9816	The airplane flies at a speed of five hundred kilometers per hour.
9817	The plane crashed suddenly.
9818	The plane made a perfect landing.
9819	The plane climbed to an altitude of 10,000 meters.
9820	The airplane took off ten minutes ago.
9821	There were fifty passengers on the plane.
9822	The figurative meaning is no longer in current use.
9823	The door is open now.
9824	The sad story made my heart ache.
9825	The girl lifted the heavy box with one hand.
9826	The girl is lonely.
9827	The TV program seemed very interesting.
9828	That program is broadcast every other week.
9829	I’m sure I have the right number.
9830	Not a star was to be seen that night.
9831	It was very cold that evening.
9832	I spent the whole evening reading the poetry of Kenji Miyazawa.
9833	I can’t stand the noise.
9834	The criminal gave himself up to the police.
9835	That crime is punishable by death.
9836	The board is strong enough to bear the weight.
9837	The invention was brought about by chance.
9838	How is the discovery related to the progress of science?
9839	The fields yielded a good harvest.
9840	Take care not to turn the box upside down.
9841	Don’t look into the box.
9842	The box was too heavy.
9843	The box is light enough for a child to carry.
9844	Is there anything in the box?
9845	What’s in the box?
9846	The box was full of books.
9847	The explosion may have been caused by a gas leak.
9848	What was the cause of the explosion?
9849	The museum is worth a visit.
9850	Is the museum visited by many people?
9851	Is the museum open today?
9852	The museum is open from Monday to Friday.
9853	The museum is worth visiting.
9854	I paid for the purchase in cash.
9855	The actor died at the height of his popularity.
9856	The farmer employed five new workers.
9857	The farm grows potatoes.
9858	The old farmer did not pay him much money.
9859	Christmas fell on Saturday that year.
9860	That year’s buzzword was digital: digital clocks, digital microwave ovens, even digital pens.
9861	Steel production of the year was the highest on record.
9862	He left Japan at the end of the year.
9863	Car production in that year reached a record 10 million vehicles.
9864	The cat likes to sleep beside me.
9865	The cat slowly approached the mouse.
9866	The cat came near being run over by a truck.
9867	The cat drinks milk.
9868	The cat is liked by Mike.
9869	The cat is very cute.
9870	One of the cats is black, the other is brown.
9871	I rode fifty miles that day.
9872	That day shall come.
9873	The fire, driven by an east wind, destroyed the center of the city.
9874	The day turned out to be fine.
9875	We spent the day in the open air.
9876	It was very windy that day, and I had my umbrella blown inside out.
9877	It was cold that day, and moreover it began to rain.
9878	The day was rainy, and what was worse, thundering.
9879	That’s a bad day for me.
9880	We had fine weather on that day.
9881	I am living from day to day.
9882	On that day, Japanese flags were flying.
9883	The doctor examined over fifty patients that day.
9884	The meat tastes bad.
9885	All the meat was bad.
9886	The meat was giving off a terrible smell.
9887	The two boys began to blame each other.
9888	The two sisters became more and more famous.
9889	The two brothers are as like as two peas.
9890	The two brothers are very much alike.
9891	A war broke out between the two countries.
9892	The two houses stand side by side.
9893	Do you have any clue to the mystery?
9894	Let’s try to solve the riddle.
9895	The shy pupil murmured his answer.
9896	The correspondent filed a report from Moscow.
9897	The road is parallel to the river.
9898	The road is under repair.
9899	The road is inadequate for the amount of traffic which it carries.
9900	Go straight up the street for about 100 meters, and you will get to the junction of three roads.
9901	The road wound through the fields.
9902	The roads are jammed with cars.
9903	The road is too narrow for cars.
9904	This road leads to the station.
9905	The road turns left there.
9906	Those animals can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere.
9907	There are some strange animals in the zoo.
9908	You must catch the animal alive.
9909	The answer was marked wrong.
9910	The answers are both incorrect.
9911	There were no radios in Japan in those days.
9912	In those days, few people could travel abroad.
9913	In those days, I went to bed earlier.
9914	There were no radios in those times.
9915	In those days, I was still a student.
9916	In those days, he lived in the house alone.
9917	A 6% yield is guaranteed on the investment.
9918	What animals inhabit those islands?
9919	By whom was the island discovered?
9920	Seen from the plane, the island looks very beautiful.
9921	The island is to the south of Japan.
9922	The island lies to the west of Japan.
9923	The island is covered with ice and snow during the winter.
9924	The island was struck by the typhoon.
9925	The island is easy to reach by boat.
9926	The island is a paradise for children.
9927	The island is about two miles off the coast.
9928	That island was governed by France at one time.
9929	82% – more than four-fifths – of the island’s exports is agricultural produce.
9930	The airfield on the island is now covered with weeds.
9931	The islanders are asking us for help.
9932	Few people live on the island.
9933	There were no signs of life on the island.
9934	There are still some savage tribes on that island.
9935	No animals are to be found on the island.
9936	The tower stood amid the ruins.
9937	The tower is going to collapse.
9938	The tower leaned slightly to the left.
9939	The height of the tower is above 100 meters.
9940	The tower is three hundred and twenty-one meters high.
9941	The slave ran for his life.
9942	Everyone was very surprised to discover that the slave girl was in reality a princess.
9943	A quarrel arose about what to do with the land.
9944	The land is out of crop this year.
9945	The land yields heavy crops.
9946	The property was purchased with laundered political money.
9947	The city is notorious for its polluted air.
9948	It is well known that the city has a high crime rate.
9949	I’ve never heard of that city.
9950	The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.
9951	The telegram was a trick to get her to come home.
9952	If you touch that wire, you will receive a shock.
9953	The train was crowded.
9954	You’ll get there in time, so long as you don’t miss the train.
9955	I can’t necessarily agree with you on that point.
9956	The salesperson persuaded her to buy the dress.
9957	They sell imported goods at the shop.
9958	The store deals in vegetables.
9959	The shop is closed on Sunday.
9960	That store sells meat and fish.
9961	The shop was crowded with young people.
9962	The store is just across from my house.
9963	The store is close to my house.
9964	The store is not open today.
9965	The store is closed Mondays.
9966	The shop is open from Monday to Saturday.
9967	The store is just across from the theater.
9968	The shop is kept under police supervision.
9969	The store has a large stock of wines.
9970	The shop is just in front of the station.
9971	When is the store open till?
9972	The store closes at seven.
9973	The store closes at eleven.
9974	There was no one in the shop to wait on me.
9975	I met her in the store by accident.
9976	They sell sugar at the store.
9977	They sell textbooks at the bookstore.
9978	At this shop, they deal in kitchen utensils.
9979	The exhibition is now open.
9980	That observatory stands in a good location.
9981	Three persons were killed and ten were severely or slightly injured in the railway accident.
9982	The railroad divides into two after the bridge.
9983	The thief ran fast.
9984	The robber tried to plunge the knife into the boy.
9985	The thief admitted his guilt.
9986	The thief reluctantly admitted his guilt.
9987	How did the thief manage to avoid being caught?
9988	Your offer is very attractive, but we will have to think about it.
9989	Although the proposal seemed like a good idea, they refused it.
9990	I was unwilling to agree to the proposal, but it seemed that I had no choice.
9991	Are you for or against the proposal?
9992	I agree to the proposal in principle.
9993	The garden is at its best in spring.
9994	The garden was filled with flowers.
9995	There weren’t any roses in the garden.
9996	That street is very noisy.
9997	The street runs along the river.
9998	The street is paved with asphalt.
9999	There’s a hotel across the street.
10000	Exactly!